THE CHALLENGE OF REBUILDING THE WRIGHT BROTHERS’ FLYING MACHINE
• How did Orville and Wilbur Wright design and built their own wings, steering devices, engines, and wind tunnel to construct such an impressive flying machine?
• Vivid footage captures both the Wrights’ own historic flights and the team’s attempt to fly an authentically recreated Wright “Model B”, as modern computer technology meets dusty artifacts, the Wrights’ aviation secrets emerge from the past and seem more impressive than ever
• Special DVD features include: materials and activities for educators; a link to the NOVA Web site; scene selections; closed captions; and described video for the visually impaired
• 60 minutes long, recommended for grades 7 and up
